Source: The post “Negotiating federalism in higher education” has been created based on “Negotiating federalism in higher education”, published in “The Hindu” on 11 June 2026. Negotiating federalism in higher education. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: Higher education in India has emerged as an important site through which the changing dynamics of Indian federalism… Continue reading Negotiating federalism in higher education
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Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution
Source: The post “Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution’” has been created based on “In India, needed: A dignified demise for a broken marriage’”, published in “Indian Express” on 11 June 2026. Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: India’s matrimonial laws primarily provide divorce through mutual consent or fault-based grounds. However,… Continue reading Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution
The Reality Behind Falling Net FDI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has declined sharply despite strong gross inflows. The debate often focuses on headline numbers, but this overlooks the composition of FDI and the Balance of Payments (BoP) framework governing inflows and outflows. Different investor types, capital repatriation, outward investment and associated… Continue reading The Reality Behind Falling Net FDI
Foreseeable Accidents: On the Recent Industrial Accidents in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Recent industrial accidents in Surat and Visakhapatnam have renewed concerns about workplace safety in India. Although these incidents occurred in different sectors, both involved risks that were already well known and for which preventive measures existed. Their recurrence suggests that many industrial disasters are not… Continue reading Foreseeable Accidents: On the Recent Industrial Accidents in India
India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement
Source: The post “India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement’” has been created based on “India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement’”, published in “The Hindu” on 10 June 2026. India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 2 – International Relations Context: Myanmar occupies a crucial position in India’s… Continue reading India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement
Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’
Source: The post “Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’” has been created based on “Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’”, published in “The Hindu” on 10 June 2026. Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Science and technology Context: The emergence of Mythos-class AI models such as… Continue reading Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’
New and Raw: On Nepal–India Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction Recent visits by Nepal’s new political leadership to India have marked a fresh phase in India–Nepal relations. The outreach comes amid renewed discussions over boundary disputes involving Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. While territorial issues continue to generate political sensitivities, both countries are simultaneously expanding cooperation in trade,… Continue reading New and Raw: On Nepal–India Ties
Monetary Implications of RBI’s Surplus Transfer
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Recent RBI surplus transfers have reached unprecedented levels, making them an important issue for both fiscal and monetary policy. Under the RBI Act, the central bank transfers its surplus income to the Central Government after maintaining necessary provisions and risk buffers. While these transfers strengthen government finances… Continue reading Monetary Implications of RBI’s Surplus Transfer
Strategic afterthought: On the Great Nicobar project
Source: The post “Strategic afterthought: On the Great Nicobar project” has been created based on “Strategic afterthought: On the Great Nicobar project”, published in “The Hindu” on 9 June 2026. Strategic afterthought: On the Great Nicobar project. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The Great Nicobar Island Development Project includes a transshipment port, international airport, power… Continue reading Strategic afterthought: On the Great Nicobar project
Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs
Source: The post “Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs” has been created based on “Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs”, published in “Indian Express” on 9 June 2026. Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: India has signed multiple FTAs to increase exports, attract… Continue reading Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs
